Tech for Growth is a fully-funded initiative that provides dedicated, targeted, tech adoption consultancy to small and medium businesses, in the West of England area.
Through a range of expert workshops, hands-on specialist advice and skills support, Tech for Growth aims to help businesses:
- Implement new systems to improve processes, productivity and competitiveness
- Develop approaches to entering new markets
- Attract new customers to increase sales
- Increase turnover
- Develop and / or create employment opportunities
- Identify current or future skills and training needs
As part of the programme, you'll work with experts to improve your processes, productivity and competitiveness, which will support your business to approach new markets, attract new customers, increase sales and achieve growth plans.
Once signed up to Tech for Growth, you'll benefit from:
- An in-depth technology audit, including assessment of the digital skills needs of employees.
- Dedicated consultancy support to develop relevant strategies and delivery plans.
- Group workshops covering topics such as CRM and Data Management, AI, SEO, Adopting new technology, Brand Strategy and Digital Marketing.
- An evaluation and impact review meeting, three and six months post completion of the project.
Upcoming Workshops
Your business is up and running—but is your e-commerce site working as hard as it could?
We've teamed up with Angus Ogilvy-Stuart from Peritus Digital to host an online workshop, designed to help you transform your website into a powerful sales machine, boost your e-commerce and increase your return on investment.
This 2 hour session will cover how to improve your e-commerce to make it work better for your business, how to increase your reach and traffic to your website and how to make the most of your website's landing pages.
Find out more and apply using the link above.
Cyber Security is essential for any business, but it can be a complex topic that is difficult to navigate.
We've teamed up with The South West Cyber Resilience Centre to host an online workshop to help you minimise your personal and business risk, by protecting your digital assets and data.
Find out more and apply using the link above.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for this programme of support you must:
- Be located in Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset or South Gloucestershire (If you are based in North Somerset, you can apply here)
- Be an SME with fewer than 250 employees
- Have at least 3 full time employees
- An ambition to grow turnover and / or staff numbers and create jobs
- £100,000 minimum turnover
Please note, previous Tech for Growth programme participants are ineligible for this support.
How do I apply?
If you're interested in this opportunity for your business, don't delay in applying as limited spaces are available.
Click here to complete an Expression of Interest form with West of England Combined Authority
If you're based in North Somerset click here to complete an application form
Tech for Growth is a West of England Mayoral Combined Authority initiative, delivered in partnership with Business West and techSPARK to help SMEs in the region improve their digital skills in order for them to grow.
Based in North Somerset?
If you're a business based in North Somerset, you may be eligible for dedicated, targeted, tech adoption consultancy via Tech for Growth.
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